Supervisor, Patient Transportation

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking a Supervisor of Patient Transportation to lead the patient transport team within University Hospital - Diagnostic Transportation. You will plan, organize, and evaluate patient transport operations to support quality care, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, budget planning, and collaborating with other departments to implement evidence-based improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business management or related field or equivalent combination of education.
• Experience in health care environment with emphasis on patient transportation.
• Supervisory experience preferred in health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organises, manages and evaluates patient care and transportation activities.
• Develops strategic short-, mid- and long-term goals and processes to improve department operations.
• Supervises, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient transportation staff.
• Promotes collaboration with other departments to support transport services.
• Manages unit budget plans and initiates cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Healthcare environment experience

Education

Associates degree in business management or related field

Job description

Job Title:Supervisor, Patient TransportationDepartment:University Hospital | Diagnostic Transportation

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center?s mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research; the Patient Transportation Supervisor leads a team through cultivating, collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect; functions as a key member of the health care team that provides transportation and supportive services in an in-patient setting directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, improving service levels, and decreasing costs; ensures patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care while navigating through our health system.

Position Summary

The Supervisor plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care and transportation activities; plans and develops strategic short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the department to support the Medical Center?s mission, vision and values; evaluates and identifies achievements and problems in meeting goals; supervises, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient transportation staff; promotes and ensures ongoing collaboration with other departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient transport operations and services; under the direction of the department Director, develops, administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies, plans and initiates cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice; identifies opportunities for improvement in transportation and organizational processes; assumes leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes.

Minimum Education Required
HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
Associates degree in business management or related field and/or equivalent combination of education; experience in health care environment with particular emphasis on patient transportation. Supervisory experience preferred, in a health care environment.

Additional Information:Location:University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Varying ShiftsFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.